Melanthera fauriei (formerly Lipochaeta fauriei),[1] known by the common name Olokele Canyon nehe, is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family.
The plant is endemic to Hawaiʻi, where it is known only from the island of Kauaʻi.[2]
It grows in several types of forest on Kauaʻi, and can be found in dry, moist, and wet habitat.[1]
Melanthera fauriei is sprawling perennial herb.
It produces daisylike yellow flower heads.[2]
Melanthera fauriei is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States. There are only ten populations remaining, with a total global population of no more than 240 plants.[1]
The main threat to the species is the loss and degradation of its habitat caused by deer, goats, rats, wild boars, fires, landslides, and invasive plant species.[1]